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Hey Nostradamus!Book Explores Aftermath of School TragedyBy Benedetta LamannaHey Nostradamus!, the eighth novel by internationally best selling author Douglas Coupland, explores the emotionally harrowing aftermath of a fatal school shooting. Years after the 1988 massacre at Delbrook Senior Secondary School, the media has moved on, but the people living in the quiet North Vancouver community have not. Told through the voices of four characters, the tale binds together a relentlessly engrossing tale that explores the themes of violence, alienation, as well as the search for redemption. Coupland recounts his story in an intelligent and moving prose, which is dominated by a unique dark comedic tone. The novel's Canadian setting gives the book a distinct backdrop. Hey Nostradamus! marks Coupland's recent upsurge of creativity. A great read for fans of Coupland that is also strongly recommended to readers who are looking for an original read. Publication Date: 2003-08-24 |